Father Grieves

Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times

Irma Chavez hugs Samuel Salas, whose daughter, Samantha, was recently killed outside his apartment complex in Monrovia. The 16-year-old was shot eight times, and her girlfriend was wounded in the attack, which authorities say had "racial overtones." A series of cross-racial shootings have prompted a law enforcement crackdown in the largely tranquil area.

Irma Chavez hugs Samuel Salas, whose daughter, Samantha, was recently killed outside his apartment complex in Monrovia. The 16-year-old was shot eight times, and her girlfriend was wounded in the attack, which authorities say had "racial overtones." A series of cross-racial shootings have prompted a law enforcement crackdown in the largely tranquil area. (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)

Irma Chavez hugs Samuel Salas, whose daughter, Samantha, was recently killed outside his apartment complex in Monrovia. The 16-year-old was shot eight times, and her girlfriend was wounded in the attack, which authorities say had "racial overtones." A series of cross-racial shootings have prompted a law enforcement crackdown in the largely tranquil area.